CHROMIUM (II) ACETATE

CAS NO.：628-52-4
Empirical Formula: C4H6CrO4
Molecular Weight: 170.08
MDL number: MFCD09037374
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-10-17 17:11:54

What is CHROMIUM (II) ACETATE?

Chemical properties

deep red powder(s) or monoclinic crystal(s); easily oxidized, especially when moist, to chromic acetate; also listed as the dimer, CAS RN 14976-80-8; uses: preparation of other Cr salts, to absorb O2 in gas analyses [MER06] [ALD94]

Safety Profile

Mildly toxic by ingestion. The anhydrous acetate ignites spontaneously in air. See also CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Properties of CHROMIUM (II) ACETATE

Density	1,79 g/cm³
solubility	slightly soluble in H2O
color	red monoclinic crystals, crystalline
Water Solubility	slightly soluble cold H2O, readily soluble hot H2O [MER06]
EPA Substance Registry System	Acetic acid, chromium(2+) salt (628-52-4)

Safety information for CHROMIUM (II) ACETATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.